𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐒.
she slowly nodded, eyes traveling over the gardens, fingers digging into his arm just a little bit. astoria couldn’t help the laugh, just as hollow as his, her mind throwing all the pictures of what could go wrong at her. “ don’t apologize for this, draco — no matter how pure we are, we are still humans and are not meant to be a ray of bloody sunshine all the time, “ she said, a tone just a little too bitter. she didn’t want him to feel bad or guilty of it or… she just wanted a moment of breath. “ you can buy me some ridiculously expensive chocolates for turning this conversation in that direction if it make you feel better, though. i never say no to a good chocolate, “ she tease in a lighter tone, a smile ghosting on her lips.
there’s a shake of his head , ❛ try explaining that to my parents. they’d disagree. ❜ his father’s words rang in his ears a little too loud as he spoke. yet , speaking to astoria seemed to calm him some. it’s what eases draco’s shift , from the doom & gloom to a much lighter tone. ❛ chocolates ? hmm ? i think i can manage that. any particular type of chocolates , or should i just surprise you & hope for your approval ? ❜
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“ — of course it’s not, at last not when i’m alone and in my room - not very pureblood of me, but draco, it has pockets! “ she said, gently closing the door. normally, astoria would give him her so-called ‘ doll-swirl ‘ to show-off the casual dress, but instead, she moved through the room to one of the other doors ; if she would do the swirl, draco would have to catch her before she does hit the floor and that’s not something she wanted — it would be so awkward for both of them
“ if you think my closet isn’t large enough for me to get in and change there comfortably, we need to talk about the manor of yours, “ she threw back with an easy smile, for a moment leaning against the wall with a ‘ it’s not that bad, get a grip, think of daphne, come on ‘ thoughts. astoria tilted her head a little bit, a playful smile forming on her lips and she lifted a brow. “ don’t worry, mr. malfoy, your virtue is safe here… maybe, “ she teased before getting into the closet, leaving the door open just a little bit to hear him talking but not showing anything. she took a breath and walked to one of the dresses that would work for today, nice, simple, dark green and elegant. “ are you ready to come back to hogwarts? “ she asked a little louder, getting started to get ready.
❛ wearing comfortable clothes in your own bedroom ? how scandalous ! ms. greengrass , you ought to be ashamed of yourself ! ❜ there’s a flicker in his eyes ━━━ a hint of the man who once was ? ❛ it’s just... peculiar. i’ve just never heard of someone dressing in their own closet , is all. ❜ his own bedroom is large , & his closet is a decent size , though he’s not quite sure it’s as large as hers. style isn’t something he thinks much of , despite his family’s reputation. it’s why he sticks with a similar style in most of his attire. even tonight draco is donned in his signature black suit.
despite her words , he’s faced the opposite direction , leaned against the wall. draco was raised to be a gentleman after all. ❛ i suppose i’m as ready as i’ll ever be , although i’m not particularly excited. i’ve been made prefect this year , so i can add that on top of my quidditch duties , & everything else. ❜ he’s sure his parents must be pleased by the fact , but it only adds to his pile of worries about the upcoming year. ❛ what about yourself ? how ready are you ? ❜
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she took a deep breath, walking by his side with ease. it was better there, making her feel less closed. astoria turned her head a little to cast a look at the blonde and smiled lightly. " yes, thank you. i had a lovely time so far and I hope it will remain that way… " she hesitated for a second. " though, it seems like fate has other plans for us, isn’t it? “ she shakes her head slightly. ” how’s your vacation going? peacefully, for now, I hope? "
he lets out a faint chuckle , but there’s no humor behind it. ❛ i suppose peaceful might be one way to phrase it. i’ll admit , i’ve mostly kept to myself for a while now. ❜ it’s strange , given that he’s used to being surrounded constantly. he doesn’t dwell on the fact , & simply offers a small shrug. ❛ i don’t imagine it’ll be peaceful for much longer , no matter which way things turn. hopefully we’ll be able to enjoy it a bit longer before it all turns to shit. ❜ draco’s face softens just then , as he realizes the words that slipped. ❛ sorry , didn’t mean to bring down the conversation. force of habit nowadays. ❜
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❛ I may be more sophisticated, but you’re not exactly barbaric, Draco. ❜ She replied with a soft smirk. It seemed practically impossible to become uncivilized with their upbringing. Elegance and manners were drilled into Pansy like pesky nails during her youth. ❛ Merlin, I don’t think I’ll ever be that desperate. I’d rather starve myself than eat the rubbish they have here. ❜ The raven-haired witch chanted with a melodramatic tone. Pansy could admit to Draco that she visited the pub far more than she cared to. Its proximity to Diagon Alley and her laziness to travel further could not go unnoticed. ❛ I was doing some shopping in Diagon Alley, and this was the closest establishment. I think I needed a quick bit of encouragement before stepping foot into the old Parkinson manor. Normally I’d hide from anyone who might recognize me here, but I know you’ll keep my secret. ❜ The Slytherin witch hardly had any love for her family’s drafty home. It reeked of desperation and negative energy. ❛ What are you doing here? ❜
he can’t lie to her , even if he wanted ( which strangely enough , he didn’t ). ❛ been coming here a lot , actually. i just need to get away from... well , you already know. ❜ there’s a moment of silence that follows , & his cheeks flush. was it shame , or simply the alcohol ? difficult to say on draco’s end. ❛ home isn’t exactly very homey at the moment. so , instead of brooding around there , i come here to do it in peace. not exactly the most elegant establishment , but people here don’t ask questions. or even care about me , for that matter. ❜ so much has changed in him the past couple of months , he’s hardly acting himself anymore. it was only a short while ago draco was conjuring up the infamous ‘potter stinks’ badges with his friends. now he kept himself to the shadows , avoiding anything that could possibly send attention his way. ❛ i take it things are going similarly on your end ? ❜
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‘ i gotta be honest, i think all ale tastes like piss, so i guess i’m buggered. ‘ she replies with a sigh, she’d been hoping to grab a quick lunch, or even a cup of tea, but that prospect suddenly looked highly unlikely. oh well, at least the company didn’t seem terrible, after all, she’d never really believed in judging people based on their house.
❛ well , you’re in the wrong pub , i’m afraid. ❜ the leaky cauldron was no fine dining , a fact that was to be expected. it was difficult to imagine any delicacies from such a lowly place , but that’s what draco seemed to prefer nowadays. here , he could blend in. it was an odd comfort he hadn’t expected to find when first waltzing in , but is now happy to have nonetheless. ❛ if you’re looking for better food & drinks you might want to try farther down , or even somewhere outside of diagon alley. ❜
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❀——
“draco. stop fretting.” she looked at her son with a stern look before looking back to the dress in her hands. “we need to get your robes tailored in before you start school again.” she went on,examining the details of the dress. fine taste. narcissa always had them. “fifth year- it seems time flies. i remember my fifth year. the year that your grandmother told me of my arrangement to you father.”
he’s heard the story many times in his life , but now there’s an unsettling feeling bubbling inside of him. ❛ i remember. ❜ there’s a pause , his face twists in concern. ❛ are you & father considering the same for me ? ❜ dread laces his words , despite his efforts to hide it. living with the malfoy family name , his path has been decided already. draco knows this. it always seemed that he would have plenty of time before thinking about any of that , but now ? time was running away from him.
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@silvrtcngue· said: ❛ So what, you’re just going to stay in your room alone while everybody else is out having fun? ❜
“ maybe i have fun on my own, here, “ she dug her fingers harder into the door frame, watching draco a little speechless.it wasn’t that she didn’t want to go out and join the rest, no matter how boring the event could be — she simply couldn’t ; it was humiliating, the fear she will fall down just because she wakes up feeling weak and knew it’s not a good sign. and yet, now, having the other seek her out made her felt a little… astoria bites her bottom lip, for a moment looking down before nodding gently and opening the door more, making a step back. “ come in —- i will just change quickly, then, “ she said, suddenly feeling exposed with her oversized hoodie-like dress and bare feet.
the blond takes a small step inside , his eyes taking in the hoodie that she wears. ❛ erm - yeah. probably for the best. not that what you’re wearing is bad per se. ❜ his eyes shift down to his own attire, a black button down with slacks to match , obviously more formal in contrast. ❛ i mean , you certainly look more comfortable out of the two of us , i will give you that. ❜ he offers a small laugh , a sight rarely seen these days by the youngest malfoy. ❛ do you want me to wait outside the door instead , while you change ? i mean , as long as you promise to come out , afterwards. ❜
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ron had wanted a bit of a drink and instead of trying to steal from sirius or risk his mother being disappointed with him, he just decided to take the knight bus to the leaky cauldron and grab something from there. it also helped that it lead to diagon alley and he could pretend that he wanted to buy something if he was questioned when coming back.
ron slid into the nearest empty chair, not bothering to check for a better sit and tried to wave down the bartender. after a couple of minutes with no success, he heard the person next to him speak and turned around only to immediately scowl. “ i’m glad i asked for your unwanted opinion, malfoy. perhaps you should stick with terrorizing muggleborns instead of giving me food recommendations.” ron said with a harsh tone before turning back to the bar.
he simply rolls his eyes in response. of all the people in the world to sit next to him , of course it would be weasley. ❛ you dislike when i do go around terrorizing muggleborns , yet you complain when i don’t ? maybe you should figure out what you want from me first before giving me contradicting suggestions. ❜ there’s a sigh that comes next , & draco’s gaze shifts towards the door. no , he wasn’t leaving just because of the redhead. the slytherin was there first , after all. ❛ i’m surprised potter isn’t around , considering you’re always following him around like a lost puppy. i don’t think i’ve ever seen you alone. did he & granger finally get tired of you ? ❜
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The familiar voice by Pansy’s side could hardly go unnoticed. Frankly, the raven-haired witch probably recognized Draco Malfoy’s voice more than most students at Hogwarts. She supposed that came from their common house and growing up in similar circles. ❛ Draco, you know me better than that. I’ve always been much more of a wine girl. ❜ The young woman hinted with a light smirk, raising her brow in wondering why the Malfoy heir chose to frequent the Leaky Cauldron. Pansy hated the notion of seeing anyone she recognized there, but somehow she felt that Draco would keep her secret. ❛ I don’t think I’ve ever tried the food. It doesn’t look like something I’d enjoy. ❜
his eyes lift to meet those of his dearest friend. ❛ i do , in fact. you’ve always been the more sophisticated one. ❜ a trait he wishes he had himself , especially during these times. they were dark indeed. ❛ the food ? i suppose that all depends on how desperate you are. i don’t think either one of us are in that position currently. so , just in case you were curious i wouldn’t recommend trying it out. ❜ despite all of its flaws & revulsion , draco was quite content frequenting the pub. here he was just another bloke wanting a drink , practically a nobody. compared to the rest of the world where he was draco malfoy , pureblood & heir to the malfoy legacy. a title he didn’t necessarily want to live up to. ❛ i’m surprised to see you here , actually. didn’t think this kind of place would be somewhere you’d willingly walk into. everything alright ? ❜
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for once in her life, hermione jean granger didn’t have a plan. the day was open book, with nothing more or less to do. every thrift shop had taken her gaze at least once by now, maybe even twice, and the book stores had nothing new. well, safe for anything she’d be interested in reading. romance novels were more or less —- boring. that is precisely the reason she’s striding down the cobble stone road, quiet in her thoughts of her friends and what the future held for them as a unit, that was until a strangely familiar silver head of hair caught her attention. eyes widen enough, alertness piercing the swell of her russet hues. she allowed a long moment of silence as she sweltered in his presence. cheeks glowing a firm rosy hue that spread from cheek bones down to the arch of where her neck ended and her spine begins.
lately she’d been finding herself in the pubs in her surrounding vicinity, probably more than she ever cared to admin. sitting down with a nice glass of butterbeer or fire whiskey, free to be at ease with the impending thoughts that continuously clogged every crevice of her cognize. her hand reached for the door, eyeing up towards him with irises hidden behind the thickness of her lashes, peering indecisively. “hello malfoy,” it was always fickle to think about what the future has to offer, and the possible decisions that would have to be made if things tuned for the worse. that’s why she was going to save herself the trouble and invite him, with her. “care for a pint or two?”
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the slytherin is headed towards the familiar pub , after a long day of wandering aimlessly. it’s all he can do nowadays to avoid his own emotions. it was that , or finding himself lost in his family’s library. even then , there’s a chance of him running into his parents. so , this is how he spent most of his days. it was an unfortunate sight , but these past few months have worn him down. as his thoughts trail off , gray eyes catch sight of a familiar gryffindor heading towards the same direction as him. draco thinks he should turn the other direction & find another pub to avoid whatever unpleasantness would be had. but there was no avoiding hermione.
he’s surprised to find she wasn’t slamming the door on him , or landing him another blow to the face. instead , she’s... friendly. he’s not used to it & it takes a moment to process before he clears his throat. ❛ yeah... yeah. i suppose i could go for a drink. ❜ his curiosity was piqued , there was no denying. what could be her motive ? there had to be one up her sleeve somehow. as the blond steps inside he eyes her with raised brows. instead of questioning her though , he relaxes his features. ❛ i suppose it’s cliche to ask what a girl like you is doing here. i didn’t take you as the type to be seen in a place like... this. ❜
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if she will need to send another polite smile, just one, astoria will end up screaming her throat raw. and yet, she just took a breath and walked through the crowd ; her parents are somewhere around and she knew better than making a scene —- it would reflect not only on her but on an entire family. she saw something light from the corner of her eye and yes, there was a familiar blond. she didn’t know draco malfoy too good, but he had that face like he was trying hard to not snap or yawn and she moved quickly, hand touching lightly his arm as she smiled to his company.
“ — i’m terribly sorry for interrupting, “ she said in soft tone than made people think she is just sweet, naive girl and she wasn’t above using it when needed. astoria turned her head to blonde and nodded gently. “ draco, would you be a dear and walk me to the gardens? i would love a little company while catching a breath. “
he’s lost in his mind , as usual these days. echoes fill his mind , constant nightmares of the future to come. his future , to be more specific. the blond’s mind was racing , & although there was a book in his hands , he struggled to focus on the words written. there’s a voice , & draco looks up to see a certain redhead. draco does a double take before realizing she wasn’t a weasley. ❛ oh , you’re alright astoria. ❜ he shuts the book , not bothering to bookmark his page. ❛ sure , i don’t mind at all. ❜ truthfully , he was grateful for the distraction. he stands up , & takes her arm , starting for the gardens. a moment of silence falls , as draco isn’t sure what to say. he’s not as familiar with the girl , despite them being in the same house , & small talk isn’t exactly a strength of his. ❛ so , i take it your summer is going well so far ? ❜ it’s the only thing he could come up with.
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a soft sigh escaped from his lips at the familiar voice beside him, fingers going to pinch at the bridge of his nose as if to prepare himself for the unavoidable headache, “malfoy.” the last time he’d seen the slytherin had been at a pub and harry had been drunk and ended up revealing his darkest secrets to the other, “i think i’ll stick with just a butterbeer this time. probably better for the both of us.”
the slytherin smirks as soon as he recognizes the voice. ❛ suit yourself , potter. but be warned : they’re nothing like madame rosmerta’s. the ones here just taste like piss. ❜ draco recalls their last conversation , shame filling in his chest. for some reason , he can’t help but want to slip up when it came to harry. something he should avoid , yet he can’t seem to find the motivation to leave the pub.
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“”, ??, & xoxoxoxoxo harry
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dear harry ,
things are… worrisome around here. whispers are all around me , yet i can’t understand what they’re saying. i worry about my father’s involvement with cedric’s death , & what will most likely be asked of me in the future. things must not be easy for you , i know. but there’s a plot , & although i don’t know what that is i know it’ll be bad & well , —— i can’t tell you anything otherwise i’ll be considered a traitor. i suppose there’s no way i can send this to you…
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potter ,
i keep trying to think of a way to tell you the truth. it’s very nearly come out in uh... certain conversations. so , with a bit of liquid courage i just want to say how terrified i am of the future. i don’t want a war , or anymore deaths. i want a normal life , outside of pureblood expectations & such. my family would never allow such things & i hate to think of what would become of them if i were to escape. it’s a scary world out there now , it’ll only get worse. hence , why i spend most of my time hiding out in various pubs. anyways , that is all i can say for now if i don’t want this ending up in the wrong hands.
——— draco malfoy.
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dear harry ,
i’m not really sure how to put these words onto paper. they’ve been stuck in my head for some time now , but i’m not sure how i can articulate them correctly. i’ve been taught to hate you , but truthfully i don’t. now don’t go around thinking i’m suddenly in love with you or something… i definitely don’t. there’s a part of me that wishes things were different , that we were different. maybe we would’ve been friends… or something. anyways , i just wanted to get that off my chest. please , let’s keep this between us ?
——— draco malfoy.
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dear granger ,
you’re such a pain , you know that , right ? you must. it amazes me someone of your status manages to top my scores every single year. even with your constant rule breaking. honestly , you should’ve been expelled years ago. even my father thinks so. you might want to watch out , dumbledore may not be around to protect you & your friends forever , & you’ll be returned to your precious muggle life.
——— draco malfoy.
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hermione ,
that’s such a weird name. no doubt what you get for having muggle parents. what is it they do in the muggle world anyways ? anyways , i know we’re not exactly friendly , & that’s my own doing. things have been strange since the end of the school year. all i can seem to do is spend my time at the pubs , or locked away in my home’s library. i don’t know why i’m saying all of this , maybe it’s the drinks. maybe i’m not as lost as everyone thinks i am… it’s probably the drinks. none of this makes sense & i’ll probably regret saying all of this in the morning. sorry… for everything.
——— draco malfoy.
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pansy ,
i’m currently in the leaky cauldron , thinking about what a stupid name that is. what kind of pub is it ? not the very good kind , i’ll say that. leaky cauldron. just say that aloud a few times. tell me it doesn’t just sound revolting. to be fair , this place kind of is. before you ask , yes , i’m slightly drunk. things are not good here & there’s nothing else for me to do , really. hope your summer is better than mine has been.
——— draco malfoy.
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dear sylvanas ,
i’m not sure why i’m writing this to you , exactly. things are bleak here in malfoy manor. there are whispers all around , i can feel the restlessness surrounding me. it’s like i can’t breathe anymore , trapped in this prison with no hope of escape. you’re an auror , right ? tell me how bad it really is. not the crap they’re feeding from the daily prophet. what’s really happening out there ? is it as bad as i think it is , or worse ? i just… i need to know what’s really happening. there are constant whispers and yet i hear nothing here. please.
——— draco malfoy.
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dear sirius ,
i’m not sure if this owl will actually reach you. i have no idea where you’re hiding out. i suppose that’s for the best with all this talk of you helping aunt bellatrix & some of the other death eaters escaping. i know it wasn’t you.
a part of me isn’t sure whether or not i should be writing a letter to you. if my parents would find out there would be… unpleasant consequences. i suppose that’s why i’m writing to you in the first place. you & aunt andromeda are probably the only others who understand how i’m feeling right now. with the dark lord’s return , i know my family will want me to join his cause. the thing is… i don’t want to. i’m terrified of the idea. but i’m also terrified of what would happen to my parents if i ran off , or decided to join the other side. i just don’t know what to do now… everything about this scares me to death. anyways , i hope all is well.
——— draco malfoy.
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dear wolf boy or whatever ,
why did your parents name you wolfgang hawke of all things ? they just mashed two animals together ?? that doesn’t even make sense ??! also , sorry about the handrwriting i’ve had a drink… or a few. also may have spilled some on this parchment. again , sorry. anyways um bye i guess.
——— draco malfoy.
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dear astoria ,
i hope your summer has been enjoyable so far. or at the very least , tolerable. mine hasn’t exactly been perfect , but i won’t bore you with the details. since you asked about my hair ( & no , you may NOT touch it ! ) i had a question concerning yours… you’re not secretly a weasley are you ? don’t worry , i won’t tell if you are
——— draco malfoy.
p.s. i’m only joking , or well , sort of. you’re too good to be one of them.
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